Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a protocol that ensures that a connection to a remote endpoint is securely encrypted in order to provide privacy and data integrity. Farmers State Bank’s Online Banking uses TLS as a key security component. TLS 1.2 is the most current version and is considered to be the most secure. TLS 1.0 and 1.1 are earlier, now less secure versions.

Browsers and operating systems that support TLS 1.2 will, in most cases, use it by default preferring the TLS 1.2 connection over older, less secure encryption protocols. This change will require the use of TLS 1.2 to access Farmers State Bank Online Banking. On April 9, 2018 online banking users will be required to connect using operating systems and browser versions that support TLS 1.2 and ensure that TLS 1.2 is enabled.

What is TLS 1.2 Compatible?

Browsers and Operating Systems

TLS 1.2 Compatibility Notes

Microsoft Edge

Compatible by default

Microsoft IE Desktop and mobile version 11

Compatible by default

Microsoft IE Desktop versions 9 and 10

Capable when run in Windows 7 or newer, but not enabled by default

Firefox 27 and higher

Compatible by default

Google Chrome 38 and higher

Compatible by default

Oracle Java version 1.7 and higher

Compatible by default

Mobile Safari versions 5 and higher

Compatible by default

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and higher

Compatible by default

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and below

Not compatible with TLS 1.2

Microsoft Windows 7, 8.0, 8.1 and 10

Compatible by default

Microsoft XP/Vista and below

Not compatible with TLS 1.2

What if my Operating System/Browser is Not Compatible with TLS 1.2?

If your operating system or browser is not compatible with TLS 1.2, your computer will not be able to make a successful connection to Farmers State Bank’s Online Banking. For your security, Farmers State Bank recommends that you update your computer operating system and browser to be TLS 1.2 compatible.

Error Received that the Browser Cannot Display the Webpage

If after April 9, 2018 your computer is displaying the above error message it is indicative that your operating system or browser is not compatible with TLS 1.2. As a result, your computer is not able to make a successful connection to Farmers State Bank’s Online Banking. For your security, Farmers State Bank recommends that you update your computer operating system and browser to be TLS 1.2 compatible

Please Be Aware

Privacy Notice

Messages submitted in this manner are not secure against interception or encrypted. Please do not include sensitive information such as account numbers, charge card numbers, social security numbers, PIN numbers or passwords in your message. If your request requires this information, please contact us via telephone at (217) 285-5585.